San Jose’s Colombian forward Cristian Arango is tied with Vancouver’s Brian White for the league lead with eight goals. Former Inter Miami forward Josef Martinez of Venezuela, who joined the Earthquakes this year, has six goals. Argentine midfielder Cristian Espinoza has four goals and an MLS-best seven assists.

The Herons come into the game losers of their last five in all competitions. After being bounced from the Concacaf Champions Cup in the semifinals, Miami trounced New York Red Bulls and looked to put their disappointment behind them. Then, they conceded four against Minnesota United and question marks about this team resurfaced.

Excitement is building on the West Coast as soccer superstar Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami squad is set to face the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night.All week, fans have camped out at Santana Row in San Jose,